Monday, September 8, 2014
Jackie Blanchard's husband died at a young age, his life insurance sufficient only to pay for his funeral. When she died from lung cancer at age 38, Blanchard left her family in much better shape financially. Because...
Monday, August 18, 2014
Pennsylvania has a tragic history with floods. In 1889, the Johnstown Flood claimed more than 2,200 lives; it was the largest single-day loss of civilian life in U.S. history until 9/11. Of course, most of us remember...
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
In spring 2014, the Lower Dauphin and Derry Township school districts each reported cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough. The disease, which a century ago killed 5,000 people each year, has made a comeback across the...
Monday, July 28, 2014
If you went to college 30 years ago, you might have brought a word processor or typewriter with you. Odds are that you watched television in a dorm lounge, or a group of you piled into the room of the one student who...
Monday, July 14, 2014
You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s just like riding a bike,” suggesting that once you’ve learned something, you never forget it. But when it comes to bicycle safety, it’s never a bad idea to take a refresher...
Friday, July 11, 2014
"Reduce, reuse, recycle." Most likely, you've heard that catchy phrase connected with information about saving natural resources and even saving your family money. But how many of us really make reducing, reusing and...
Monday, July 7, 2014
Swimsuit? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Peace of mind knowing that everything is safe and secure at home while you're on vacation? Better double-check. July and August are the most popular months for vacations - and for...
Thursday, June 26, 2014
We celebrate the Fourth of July in many ways, from family picnics to parades to baseball games. For our money, nothing captures the spirit and excitement of Independence Day quite like fireworks. The whistling, sizzling,...
Friday, June 6, 2014
"Like a true nature's child/We were born, born to be wild/We can climb so high/I never wanna die" --"Born to be Wild," Steppenwolf As the lyrics to "Born to be Wild" attest, the freedom of the open road is a big reason...
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
They say a rising tide lifts all boats. The economic recovery has certainly been good to the recreational boating industry. A record 88.5 million Americans - or nearly 37 percent - participated in recreational boating...